Validation of the methylene blue test for assessment of viability of protoscolices from hydatid cysts
Background: Methylene blue was used as a vital stain for assessment of viability of protoscolices from hydatid cysts taking advantage of the chemical nature of the dye as a redox indicator and the kinetically distinct molecular transfer systems of Echinococcus protoscolex for uptake of materials acr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tripoli University
2019-06-01
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Series: | Open Veterinary Journal |
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Online Access: | https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/OVJ-2019-03-064%20E.E.%20Elowni%20et%20al.pdf |